7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip planning

The route "7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip" is a trip that Family guides for families, focusing on children, safety and short distances. Behind it stands Swiss Vibes, a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, which puts together family trips with short distances. The planner asks about family and period, and on the video call Swiss Vibes clarifies the details.

Updated: 4 November 2026. An offering of Swiss Vibes, Swiss travel agency.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Santo Domingo. At Columbus Park you begin your trip with a bench in the shade and a view of the oldest cathedral in the Americas. Pigeons, carriages and street music create atmosphere. The alleys all around are level and short, ideal for the first evening. Try fresh pieces of mango and let the children walk around the statue.

Day 2: Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park. The Mirador del Sur is a long, green park axis on a limestone ridge, with cycle paths, caves and trees. Children run across the lawns, and you hire bikes and ride along the avenue. There is plenty of shade. Early morning is the coolest, and then joggers are out too. Take water with you, as kiosks are rare.

Day 3: The Three Eyes National Park. Los Tres Ojos National Park leads into caves with three lagoons, where the water shimmers turquoise. Children climb down steps and cross an underground lake on a small raft. The steps are partly wet, so shoes with a good tread belong in your luggage. Torches help in dark corners. Allow enough time.

Day 4: Independence Park. Parque Independencia is a small square with monuments to the heroes of independence, whom you explain to school-age children in simple words. In the archway stands a mausoleum, and guards change in a solemn ceremony. Pigeons take flight and ice cream carts wait. After half an hour you move to a café for lunch and rest. In the evening you stroll through the old town centre.

Day 5: Parque Iberoamérica. Parque Iberoamérica is a wooded park with paths, fitness equipment and an amphitheatre. Children climb on the equipment while you sit in the shade of the trees. In December it glows with Christmas lights, and at other times of year the greenery is enough. Take a ball and a blanket. It is a day of rest before the journey home.

Day 6: Kahkow Experience. The Kahkow Experience is a place all about cocoa, where children learn how beans become chocolate. A visit makes them curious about ingredients and taste. Afterwards you stroll to the Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, a Gothic building with a golden façade of coral limestone. Inside it is cool, so sit for a moment and look up.

Day 7: Farewell to Santo Domingo. For the farewell, Scream Land tempts with spooky stories and attractions that are more fun for older children. Younger guests are better off staying outside or choosing a quiet ice cream in the Zona Colonial. Pack in the morning, eat mofongo or fresh fruit once more and allow generous time for the journey to the airport. Traffic can get heavy.

Day	Place
Stage 1	Columbus Park
Stage 2	Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park
Stage 3	The Three Eyes National Park
Stage 4	Independence Park
Stage 5	Parque Iberoamérica
Stage 6	Kahkow Experience
Stage 7	Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
Stage 8	Scream Land

Map

The route connects Columbus Park, Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park, The Three Eyes National Park, Independence Park, Parque Iberoamérica, Kahkow Experience, Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, Scream Land.

Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Hotel Catalonia Santo Domingo	4.7

Costs

What a family trip costs depends on rooms and travel time, and you receive the individual quote after the planner.

Packliste, Warmes Reiseziel

Category	What to bring
Kleidung	Leichte, atmungsaktive Kleidung, Sonnenhut, Ein warmes Teil für klimatisierte Räume/Abende, Bequeme Sandalen und ein Paar geschlossene Schuhe
Gesundheit & Schutz	Sonnencreme (hoher Lichtschutzfaktor), Nach-Sonne-Pflege, Mückenschutz, Persönliche Medikamente im Handgepäck
Dokumente	Reisepass (Gültigkeit prüfen), Ausgedruckte oder digitale Reiseunterlagen, Reiseversicherungs-Nachweis
Extras	Wiederverschliessbare Wasserflasche, Steckdosenadapter, Powerbank

Frequently asked questions

What sets Family apart?

Family plans trips for families, with a focus on children, safety and short distances. We plan 7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip by video call according to the age of your children and your school holidays.

Which places are part of the programme in 7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip?

In 7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip, Swiss Vibes has listed places such as Columbus Park, Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park and The Three Eyes National Park, and the family chooses the routes so that there is room for breaks.

Who is a family trip to {name} suited to?

To families who want to match accommodation, distances and daily rhythm to their children and prefer a trip with reserves and without time pressure.

Which accommodations are listed for 7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip in the catalogue?

For the whole family, 7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip offers, for example, Hotel Catalonia Santo Domingo, depending on the age of the children and your daily rhythm.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor length of trip, accommodation and pace to the age and needs of your children. On the video call we discuss what your family needs and where you would like reserves.

How much does a trip to 7 Days in Santo Domingo: Family Trip cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.